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October 02, 2009

Friday's Top Ten Fashion Trends - Fall 2009

1. Models blazed down the runway in a rainbow of neon shades at Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors, but it’s the pink-highlighter hue that works on all skin tones. If you don’t want to splurge on a hot-pink coat or dress, one or two acid-bright accessories work just fine. With color this vibrant, a little dab will DO ya.

2. As Jason Wu—the man behind the gorgeous white gown Michelle Obama wore to the inauguration balls—told us, the one-strap cuts draw attention to the shoulder (an underappreciated erogenous zone) and the face. So if you wear one, smile pretty—everyone will be watching!

3. This fall, trendy types will ditch their dark jeans and slip into a pair of dark leather pants (or recessionista-approved pleather versions). And we’re not talking about boot-cut biker-babe leather pants: The versions Derek Lam, Alexander Wang and Diane von Furstenberg whipped up fit close to the body and—believe it or not—seem to magically erase five pounds. Beat that, David Blaine.

4. While the models at Marc Jacobs and Rodarte walked the runway in Alice Cooper-worthy chain-wrapped black booties, we fell for the ladylike ones Abaeté’s Laura Poretzky whipped up for Payless: Her take is equally as intense but without the scary price tag.

5. Need a little jolt of confidence? Try one of fall’s ’80s-inspired jackets. A little volume at the shoulders can make your posture seem stronger and slims the waist, says designer Phillip Lim, who turned out hip pastel power suits and—our fave—a peak-shoulder peacoat.

6. It’s time to give love to the glove! Patricia Field, the costume designer for Confessions of a Shopaholic and Sex and the City, once told us that she has a lifelong obsession with gloves and that they’re her go-to accessory for instant ladylike elegance. The gloves we saw this week—at Max Azria, Elie Tahari and others—aren’t the kind that just keep you warm and then get shoved into your pocket; these gloves beg to be noticed.

7. Fashion’s big guns—Donna Karan, Isaac Mizrahi and Michael Kors—offered up dresses with big accordion-pleat necklines. So what’s the appeal of this origami-like cut? The tricky folds highlight the sexy décolletage area without revealing too much—making it a DO for both flat-chested and busty gals.

8. While long velvet dresses conjure up images of damsels in distress and Renaissance fairs, the new short velvet versions are cozy and chic. Plus, with a soft touch-me texture, they make a great date outfit idea.

9. Save the skintight bedazzled dress for New Year’s Eve. Instead, take cues from designers like Derek Lam and Phillip Lim, who piled comfy layers over sequined skirts and dresses. The result? A low-key yet subtly glamorous look that would work on any of the other 364 days of the year.

10. When it comes to fur, we tend to say go for faux (or vintage)—it’s more earth-friendly and much, much cheaper. The fun and funky stoles at Matthew Williamson, Thakoon and Dennis Basso came in a broad array of colors and textures and are an easy way to glam up your all-black outfit in one simple step.

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Friday's Top Ten Fashion Trends - Fall 2009

1. Models blazed down the runway in a rainbow of neon shades at Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors, but it’s the pink-highlighter hue that works on all skin tones. If you don’t want to splurge on a hot-pink coat or dress, one or two acid-bright accessories work just fine. With color this vibrant, a little dab will DO ya.

2. As Jason Wu—the man behind the gorgeous white gown Michelle Obama wore to the inauguration balls—told us, the one-strap cuts draw attention to the shoulder (an underappreciated erogenous zone) and the face. So if you wear one, smile pretty—everyone will be watching!

3. This fall, trendy types will ditch their dark jeans and slip into a pair of dark leather pants (or recessionista-approved pleather versions). And we’re not talking about boot-cut biker-babe leather pants: The versions Derek Lam, Alexander Wang and Diane von Furstenberg whipped up fit close to the body and—believe it or not—seem to magically erase five pounds. Beat that, David Blaine.

4. While the models at Marc Jacobs and Rodarte walked the runway in Alice Cooper-worthy chain-wrapped black booties, we fell for the ladylike ones Abaeté’s Laura Poretzky whipped up for Payless: Her take is equally as intense but without the scary price tag.

5. Need a little jolt of confidence? Try one of fall’s ’80s-inspired jackets. A little volume at the shoulders can make your posture seem stronger and slims the waist, says designer Phillip Lim, who turned out hip pastel power suits and—our fave—a peak-shoulder peacoat.

6. It’s time to give love to the glove! Patricia Field, the costume designer for Confessions of a Shopaholic and Sex and the City, once told us that she has a lifelong obsession with gloves and that they’re her go-to accessory for instant ladylike elegance. The gloves we saw this week—at Max Azria, Elie Tahari and others—aren’t the kind that just keep you warm and then get shoved into your pocket; these gloves beg to be noticed.

7. Fashion’s big guns—Donna Karan, Isaac Mizrahi and Michael Kors—offered up dresses with big accordion-pleat necklines. So what’s the appeal of this origami-like cut? The tricky folds highlight the sexy décolletage area without revealing too much—making it a DO for both flat-chested and busty gals.

8. While long velvet dresses conjure up images of damsels in distress and Renaissance fairs, the new short velvet versions are cozy and chic. Plus, with a soft touch-me texture, they make a great date outfit idea.

9. Save the skintight bedazzled dress for New Year’s Eve. Instead, take cues from designers like Derek Lam and Phillip Lim, who piled comfy layers over sequined skirts and dresses. The result? A low-key yet subtly glamorous look that would work on any of the other 364 days of the year.

10. When it comes to fur, we tend to say go for faux (or vintage)—it’s more earth-friendly and much, much cheaper. The fun and funky stoles at Matthew Williamson, Thakoon and Dennis Basso came in a broad array of colors and textures and are an easy way to glam up your all-black outfit in one simple step.